Annabel Anderson
Hove,East Sussex
Summary
I'm proactive, adaptable and hard working with strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability and experience to manage projects and events on many scales.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business Owner
Tuck n' Snug
Brighton, East Sussex
2015.11 - 2023.11
- Developed award-winning bedding for children designed to improve sleep
- Devised and implemented business plan
- Developed and led marketing / event management programme including exhibitions / trade shows
- Developed website and organised product fulfilment
Event Manager
Revolution Sports Marketing
Arundel, West Sussex
2007.01 - 2008.06
- Organised nationwide schools programme to encourage children to participate in running events
- Oversaw event management
- Implemented promotional campaigns to increase awareness
- Sourced business sponsorship
Freelance Communications Advisor
E-Group New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
2005.11 - 2006.07
- Provided communications advice to start-up company
- Prepared communications plan, media marketing materials and secured press coverage
Manager
Pulse Group Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2004.11 - 2005.06
- Set up new Dubai satellite office for Pulse Group UK, to promote marketing services capabilities
- Solicited new business opportunities, presenting and preparing new business pitches
- Acted as local country support for Emirates Airline global exhibition programme
Press Office
Visa Europe
London
2003.10 - 2004.07
- Project managed European press events for major company announcements
- Provided front line response to media enquiries
- Ran the European senior management speaker programme
- Created and organised a programme of internal communications events
Account Director
Cohn & Wolfe PR
London
1998.01 - 2003.04
- Directed and managed client accounts across public and private sectors in UK and Europe
- Led team management, focusing on account resourcing, staff development, and leadership
- Media relations and stakeholder communications experience
- Managed events for business, public and Government announcements
- Copywriting and editorial skills
Senior Account Executive
Biss Lancaster PR
London
1995.03 - 1998.01
- Executed public relations / event management campaigns for Hogg Robinson Group, Disneyland Paris and Manpower plc.
Secretary
Royal Global Australia
Melbourne, Australia
1994.01 - 1995.03
- Secretary to Regional Underwriter Manager
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth 1988.09 - 1991.06
Skills
- Event planning and coordination
- Press relations
- Marketing communications
- New business engagement
Affiliations
- Running and volunteering
Timeline
Business Owner
Tuck n' Snug
2015.11 - 2023.11
Event Manager
Revolution Sports Marketing
2007.01 - 2008.06
Freelance Communications Advisor
E-Group New Zealand
2005.11 - 2006.07
Manager
Pulse Group Dubai
2004.11 - 2005.06
Press Office
Visa Europe
2003.10 - 2004.07
Account Director
Cohn & Wolfe PR
1998.01 - 2003.04
Senior Account Executive
Biss Lancaster PR
1995.03 - 1998.01
Secretary
Royal Global Australia
1994.01 - 1995.03
Bachelor of Arts - Media Production
Bournemouth University
1988.09 - 1991.06